Not Every Researcher Accepts That Short-Term Memory Is Limited to Exactly

question 14

Multiple Choice

Not every researcher accepts that short-term memory is limited to exactly seven items, plus or minus two. Recent research suggests that the true "magical number" is more likely to be:

• A)four, plus or minus one.
• B)10, plus or minus two.
• C)no more than two items.
• D)12, plus or minus three.

Understand the strategies for improving self-control and the role of self-reinforcement.

Acknowledge the influence of social status and relationships on the likelihood of imitation in observational learning.

Realize the shift in values of reinforcers over time and its impact on behavior.

Appreciate the critical role of learning capacity in adaptation and survival.

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Definitions:

Reaction Time

The duration it takes for an individual to respond to a stimulus.

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, comprising the brain and spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain down the vertebral column, transmitting nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Schwann Cells

Glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing electrical insulation (myelination) and support for nerve regeneration.